ESPN: Dwight Howard Part of Potential Four-Team Deal
National Basketball Association(NEW YORK) — The Dwight Howard trade saga may finally be coming to an end. ESPN and Yahoo! Sports are reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers are in talks for a four-t…
Gasol Wins Top Citizen Award
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(EL SEGUNDO, Calif.) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was named the winner of this seasons J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Friday, by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
The award is given annua…
Lakers Defeat Nuggets In Game 7, 96-87
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Lakers forward Pau Gasol had 23 points, 17 rebounds and six assists as Los Angeles defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night, 96-87.Returning from his seven-game susp…
Kobe Scores 40, Lakers Down Warriors, 120-112
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Kobe Bryant made sure he wouldn’t have another game like he did against New Orleans on Saturday.
Bryant nailed his first shot 11 seconds in on Sunday, compared to the night before when he missed his first 15 shots…
Sessions Leads Lakers Past Mavericks, 109-93
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Ramon Sessions is showing all Lakers fans why he could be a pivotal part in another title run in 2012.
In his fourth game since being acquired before the trade deadline, Sessions dropped in 17 points and dishe…
Lakers Deal Fisher, Land Sessions
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images(EL SEGUNDO, Calif) — The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with five-time NBA champion guard Derek Fisher on Thursday before the 3 PM Eastern trade deadline.
A co-captain, who was drafted by the team in 1996, was sent to Houston…
Lakers Top Grizzlies in Two OT’s, 116-111
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — With the NBA trading deadline one day away, the Los Angeles Lakers showed that with this current roster, they have what it takes to win, even if it takes two overtimes to do it.
On Tuesday night agains…
Johnson: Kobe Must Talk With Buss
Akpanudosen/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson said on Tuesday that Kobe Bryant and the Lakers need to sit down with management and address some issues.
Both Bryant and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak have been fi…
Lakers Have Players-Only Meeting
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(NEW YORK) — After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night, players decided to hold a players only meeting minutes after the victory, according to team sources.
With trade rumors surroundin…
Kobe to Lakers: Make a Decision on Gasol
Los Angeles Lakers(PHOENIX) — Kobe Bryant has heard enough about the Pau Gasol trade rumors. After the Lakers 102-90 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Kobe vented his frustration with the Laker’s management.
“I rather them not trade him, but if your going to …
Kobe Goes Off on Suns, Lakers Win 111-99
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Lakers fans were treated to a vintage Kobe Bryant performance on Friday night. Bryant said after their first game in January against the Suns that he flat out did not like the Suns.
He proved it …
Gasol Comes Up Big Against Boston
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(BOSTON) — It came down to the wire at TD Garden on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In fact, it needed an extra quarter just to decide a winner. The Lakers (15-11) team can thank Pau Gasol for hi…
Lakers Hold Off Timberwolves, 106-101
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(MINNEAPOLIS) — The Los Angeles Lakers found a way to win a game on the road this season. It wasn’t easy but they got the job done.
The Lakers let an 18-point lead slip away in the second half to the Minnesota Timberwolv…
Lakers Take RoundTwo with Clippers, 96-91
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers (11-8) played physical on Wednesday night against their Staples Center foe, the Los Angeles Clippers (9-6).
Both teams traded baskets down the stretch, but it was Metta World Peace …
Lakers’ Win Seventh Straight at Home
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) – After losing to the Chicago Bulls at home on Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers have now won seven straight at home after they took care of the Phoenix Suns 99-83 on Tuesday.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scor…
Johnson Encourages Lakers Players to Rally Around Bryant
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former Lakers star Magic Johnson said during a conference call on Tuesday with reporters that the Los Angeles Lakers’ success this season will fall upon current star Kobe Bryant’s supporting cast.
If the tea…